Abu Dhabi Summer Sports has returned and it's bigger than ever
Back for its fourth and biggest edition yet, Abu Dhabi Summer Sports is now underway at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, running daily from June 5 to August 21. Organised by ADNEC Group and Abu Dhabi Sports Council, this is the largest indoor summer sports event of its kind in the region – and it's just as massive as it sounds.
Spanning a whopping 37,500 square metres of air-conditioned space, the event offers a welcome escape from the heat and a massive playground for sports lovers of all ages.
This year, the indoor track has doubled in size with four running lanes stretching across 1.2 kilometres. There are now 52 courts and activity zones, all built to international standards, covering everything from football, basketball and padel to badminton, table tennis, volleyball, tennis and even chess. Yes, chess.
For fitness fanatics, there's more to love this summer. Making its Abu Dhabi debut, the globally recognised HYROX indoor fitness race lands on July 19, bringing a serious endurance challenge to the heart of the capital.
Also new this year is the Club Zone, featuring combat and strength-based sports like Muay Thai, boxing, weightlifting, archery and judo, plus dedicated CrossFit and gym areas for anyone wanting to train in style.
Families can expect plenty to keep everyone entertained, with dedicated kids' zones, play areas and creative summer camps designed for school holidays. There's a full programme of over 50 community events, wellness activities including yoga and meditation and a packed agenda of classes, competitions and sports clinics throughout the eight-week run.
For post-sport recovery, there's even a wellness zone, so you can stretch it out or slow it down after the action.
Open from 6am until 1am daily, the venue is designed for accessibility and comfort, complete with free parking and a huge selection of food and drink options.
To streamline the experience, organisers have launched a brand-new mobile app and web platform, so you can browse activities, book courts and plan your day with just a few taps. It's available now on Google Play and the App Store.
From Dhs50. Open daily, Jun 5-Aug 21, 6am-1am. adsummersports.ae.
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